Tennessee Titans hire Robert Saleh as new head coach

Well, the Arizona Cardinals at least had a second interview scheduled.

It doesn't seem like it will come to fruition after all of that as the Tennessee Titans are working to get a deal with Robert Saleh finalized to become the teams next head coach.

ESPN sources: Titans are working to finalize a deal to hire 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as their head coach. Saleh spent Monday in Tennessee with the Titans, and the two sides impressed each other enough to move forward together. pic.twitter.com/rXC94my62B

- Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 20, 2026

Now, the Arizona Cardinals will pivot to more candidates, knowing they are high on three coordinators who are still coaching in the playoffs in Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, and Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur and their defensive coordinator Chris Shula.

Saleh would have been a nice fit in terms of defensive style and his familiarity and success within the NFC West, but you knew when he went to Tennessee and leaked right before his interview a second meeting with the Cardinals the Titans would have to make a decision.

Will the Cardinals bring in a recently fired Sean McDermott for an interview?

We shall see, but it feels like another domino has fallen.